Now, you need to connect the computers so they can communicate with each other. You can either use a null modem serial cable between the computers, or, if the computers are connected to a network, you can use the network to communicate between them. The "Step 5: Setup the Multiple Arm Connection" topic enables you to configure these communication settings.
Once the computers are connected:
Start up PC-DMIS on the Arm2 and higher systems. Do not create a new measurement routine or activate a routine. These systems are now ready.
Start up PC-DMIS on the Arm1 (primary) system. Create a new measurement routine (or activate one that is already available). If you are creating a new measurement routine, PC-DMIS automatically opens the Probe Utilities dialog box (Insert | Hardware Definition | Probe).
Either select or create a probe file that describes a probe on Arm1. Make sure that you add an AB angle for the tip you plan to use to calibrate the relationship between the two arms. Don't calibrate the probe at this time.